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   Comment by David Baird on 8 July 2008:

   What I find so intresting is the fact that not one of the articals I have read to this point tells me why they were asked to leave. What was the basis of the police decision to ask them to leave??? If it was because they were causing a disturbance shouldn’t they have been arrested for disturbing the peace or disorderly conduct, or if someone complained they bothered them wouldn’t it be harrasment??? There seems to be too many things that haven’t been made known. I cannot see how handing someone a tract and asking them if the are saved or telling them hw they can be saved is a problem. I have been handed plenty of literature and asked questions by politicans in my day so will that be allowed in downtown Hickory from now on. Believe me, if I am at any downtown event in Hickory and the politican from the party that I oppose hands me anything or asks me anything I am going to tell the police so that they can have them removed. Goose and gander folks, if it’s good for one it will have to be good for the other. I fear that Hickory may have opened a can of worms without a having a hook to hang them on. Until I get more facts than I have been given the only conclusion I can draw is that the First Amendment rights of these men were violated.

   David Baird
   Hickory, NC
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   Comment by Tim on 8 July 2008:

   I totally agree David! The only thing I can see that tells the story is from their own web site by watching the two videos. The sad thing is that it’s happening all over the country! Take a look at http://www.repentamerica.com This guy has been charged and convicted by preaching at the liberty bell in PA.
   There are many stories and it’s happening now. We need to make a stand and make it quick.
   I just got a story from the ACLJ that the UN is working with the Muslims to make it an International crime to speak against them and to preach Christianity anywhere.
   It’s a sad time and one of the greatest times to pray!
   thanks for your input!
   Tim
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   Comment by Tim on 9 July 2008:

   Sorry I seemed to have forgot their web address. You can view two videos from the night they were arrested here: http://www.fpgm.org/
   Go to the bottom of the page on the right and click “The Latest Happenings”

   Tim
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   Comment by David Baiird on 9 July 2008:

   Tim,

   I have seen the videos and again no mention of why they were asked to leave. Also, if the policeman was asked if he was willing to take responsibility for any lawsuits that would be brought forth by the arrest and he said yes, so the city needs to talk to him and not complain about Jessie and Matthew not talking to them to work out a solution. They are just exercising their right to have an attorney present, or maybe the police and the city want to infringe on that right too.

   Have a blessed day!!!
   David Baird
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   Comment by Tim on 9 July 2008:

   David:
   I read earlier this morning that they went back on the 4th and had no problems. They also got to pass out over 1000 tracks! I think with all the emails and phone calls the city received they are thinking twice now before jumping.
   I really hate that this has to happen. I can remember street preachers on the corners and around stores here at home years ago. We still have a few and one of the older ones was put in jail here for being asked to move off the streets and he refused. The charges were dropped and he’s still on the corner!
   I hope all goes well with these guys.
   May the Lord Bless you and yours!

   Tim
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   Comment by Lew Eckard on 20 July 2008:

   If it were a group of Muslims on the street handing out literature about their faith they would have never been touched. No one wants to ruffle the feathers of the Muslims.

   The fourth horse mentioned in the book of Revelation is the “pale” horse. When searching the Greek word for “pale,” you find the following:

   G5515
   ???????
   chlo?ros
   khlo-ros’
   From the same as G5514; greenish, that is, verdant, dun-colored: - green, pale.

   I believe that this represents the nation of Islam and the Muslim community. With the group of 57 in the United Nations trying to push their agenda, they are attempting to dictate the religion of the world. The Bible tells us that this day would come.

   We must all repent of all things contrary to the Word and Will of God and press into His presence more than ever before. These unconstitutional actions are but the tip of the iceberg.
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   Comment by linda on 11 August 2008:

   Do you need a vendor license to pass out pamphlets like anyone who wanted to set up shop in the middle of the street would have to do?? If yes then as Christians we need to obey the laws of each state I know certain areas are with out and other are not ok. Could this have been the confusion or issue more than the content? I don’t know the laws in that state or area I don’t know how the constitution of freedom of speach intergrates with these laws. Can pamphlets be considered solicitation?
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   Comment by Tim on 11 August 2008:

   Linda:
   I think in this case from what I have read the city law allows distribution of religious materials. What these two brothers were arrested for was trespassing. It was a botched attempt to silence them.
   As far as each cities law is concerned it would be good to check into that first, but we must realize we have a First Amendment right, which is being taken away.
   They have an update from July 21st that you can read here:
   http://web.me.com/jboydfpgm/FPGM_2008_Travel_Blog/FPGM/Entries/2008/7/21_Dangerous_Statements_Out_of_Hickory.html

   I’d post it here but it’s fairly long. this is happening all over the country. I’ve seen video of Muslims burning our flag on the streets of New York and not one person said anything, but if you mention Jesus It becomes a Hate Crime. It’s really getting worse by the minute!

   Tim

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